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Manuka Honey UMF 16+ & Tamanu Oil
Manuka Honey — Why Grade Is Everything
Not all Manuka honey is equal. The UMF (Unique Mānuka Factor) rating system was developed in New Zealand as an independent quality certification, grading honey based on the concentration of three key bioactive compounds: leptosperin, DHA, and methylglyoxal. UMF 5–9 is entry-level. UMF 16+ sits in the high-potency tier — a meaningful distinction, not a marketing one.
Most skincare brands list "Manuka honey" on an ingredient deck for the name recognition while sourcing uncertified or low-grade material. High-grade Manuka is expensive. Midori sources certified UMF 16+ specifically because grade is the entire point.
Applied topically, Manuka honey at this level contributes meaningful humectancy — drawing moisture toward the skin's surface for a supple, hydrated feel — alongside a luxuriously smooth texture that lower-grade honey simply cannot replicate. It is the centrepiece of Midori's Body Crème.
Tamanu Oil — Depth and Complexity
There is an ancient tree that grows along the coastlines of Polynesia and Southeast Asia. Calophyllum inophyllum — called tamanu in Tahitian — produces a large nut whose cold-pressed oil is one of the most extraordinary in botanical skincare. Dark olive-green, richly scented, and chemically unusual.
Most plant oils are defined by their fatty acid profile. Tamanu brings that (oleic, linoleic, and stearic acids in a thoughtful balance) plus compounds found in very few other botanical sources: calophyllolide, a unique coumarin found almost exclusively in the Calophyllum genus, and delta-tocotrienol, a rare form of vitamin E. It absorbs without heaviness, delivers conditioning depth, and adds real botanical character to any formula it enters.
Across Polynesia and Melanesia, Tamanu has been part of traditional skin care practice for centuries. Midori uses cold-pressed, single-origin Tamanu in the Repair Balm — chosen for its bioactive integrity, not just its texture.
Turmeric & Black Pepper — The Science of Synergy
The Golden Root
For more than four thousand years, turmeric has been central to the culinary, wellness, and spiritual traditions of South and Southeast Asia. The rhizome of Curcuma longa is among the most studied botanical ingredients in modern science — and the compound behind its golden colour, curcumin, is the reason why.
Curcuminoids are complex, reactive molecules with a wide range of documented properties in laboratory and early clinical contexts. There is, however, a significant practical challenge: curcumin is famously difficult for the body to engage with. It metabolises and eliminates rapidly, limiting the reach of turmeric as a standalone ingredient.
Enter Piperine
Piper nigrum — common black pepper — contains an alkaloid called piperine, responsible for pepper's heat. Researchers discovered that piperine inhibits certain metabolic enzymes the body uses to break down curcumin before it can be absorbed. In published research examining oral co-administration, piperine has been shown to significantly increase the body's ability to engage with curcumin — a finding that reflects the broader principle that ingredients can fundamentally alter each other's behaviour in a formula.
This is not a new discovery. Traditional Ayurvedic preparations had already paired turmeric and black pepper long before the underlying biochemistry was understood. The science caught up with the tradition.
Why Midori Uses It
The turmeric and black pepper pairing in Midori's Relief Crème is a deliberate formulation decision — not an aesthetic one. It represents the philosophy that great botanical formulation is about how ingredients work together, not simply which ingredients are included. Synergy is the science; tradition already wrote the recipe.
Tsubaki & the Japanese Botanical Tradition
The Oil Japan Has Used for Centuries
In Japan, the camellia blooms in winter — vivid red and white flowers opening against bare branches. Camellia japonica, known as tsubaki (椿), has been cultivated and revered for more than a thousand years, but it is not the flower that holds the beauty secret. It is the oil cold-pressed from the small, hard seeds within the camellia's fruit: pale gold, nearly scentless, and one of the most elegant botanical oils in the world.
Tsubaki oil became a cornerstone of Japanese beauty practice for centuries — used by geishas to prepare skin before performance makeup and worked through hair to create its legendary lacquered shine. Japanese women in coastal regions with long traditions of camellia cultivation are often noted for the quality and longevity of their skin. The local association with tsubaki oil is well-documented in Japanese beauty literature.
The Chemistry Behind the Legacy
Tsubaki's exceptional performance comes down to its oleic acid content, which typically exceeds 80% — making it one of the most oleic-acid-rich plant oils in existence. Oleic acid is structurally close to the natural lipids in human sebum, the skin's own moisturising system. The result: tsubaki absorbs rapidly, integrates with the skin's barrier, and delivers conditioning without heaviness. It disappears into the skin, leaving only softness behind.
Rice Bran — The Companion Botanical
Tsubaki does not stand alone in the Japanese botanical canon. Rice bran oil — pressed from the outer layer of the rice grain — carries its own centuries of association with Japanese beauty. The "rice bran beauties" tradition (nukazuka bijin) described women who worked in rice mills and were noted for soft, smooth hands, attributed in part to regular contact with rice bran and its oils. Rich in squalane, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, rice bran oil complements tsubaki's conditioning work with its own suite of nourishing compounds.
Why Midori Uses It
Tsubaki oil is the foundational carrier across all three Midori body oils — Recover, Relax, and Restore — chosen for its unmatched absorption profile and its structural compatibility with skin's natural lipid matrix. Its lightweight elegance allows the active botanical ingredients in each formula to be delivered cleanly without heaviness. Every drop reflects what Japanese beauty tradition discovered through centuries of careful observation.
Arnica — The Post-Activity Botanical
A Flower from the Heights
High in the meadows of the European Alps, Arnica montana has been part of European herbal tradition since at least the 16th century. Alpine herbalists began documenting its topical application for those who had worked hard, moved heavily, or pushed their bodies to their limits. The mountain communities that first gathered it were responding to consistent, repeatable observations about what this flower could do.
What Makes It Botanically Distinctive
Arnica's primary bioactive compounds include helenalin and other sesquiterpene lactones, as well as flavonoids, thymol, tannins, and essential oils that collectively give it its distinctive botanical character. Helenalin in particular has attracted significant scientific attention. Concentrated arnica is too potent for undiluted skin use — it is only in skilled formulation, at measured inclusion rates, that arnica's activity is harnessed appropriately.
The Sensory Experience
Applied topically, a well-formulated arnica preparation delivers a cooling, refreshing sensation that reads as immediate and purposeful — a botanical signal that something attentive has been applied. This sensory quality is one of the reasons arnica has become a default tool in professional sports massage, physiotherapy clinics, and high-end spa settings across Europe and North America. Users recognise the feeling and associate it with care.
For Midori, the sensory character of arnica is as intentional as its herbal heritage — the sensation is part of what the product does.
Why Midori Uses It
Arnica montana extract appears in three Midori products — the Relief Crème, the Freeze Gel, and the Repair Balm — reflecting its versatility as a post-activity botanical. Midori sources arnica at concentrations calibrated for topical effectiveness, alongside complementary botanicals that maximise both its sensory impact and its depth in the formula.
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Understanding Our Extracts
Full Spectrum Oil is a whole-plant hemp extract that preserves the complete cannabinoid profile — CBD, CBG, CBN, CBDA, and trace cannabinoids — along with terpenes and up to 0.3% THC. It's the extract most associated with the entourage effect, the idea that hemp's compounds work better together than in isolation. Note: FSO products carry a risk of returning a positive drug test result.
CBD isolate is hemp's purest form — a crystalline powder refined to a single compound at 99%+ purity, with all other cannabinoids and terpenes removed. Isolates only reach their full potential when paired with other cannabinoids and terpenes, which is why Midori uses them as building blocks rather than a finished ingredient.
Broad spectrum CBD contains multiple cannabinoids and terpenes but has been refined to remove detectable THC. Rather than using a pre-made broad spectrum extract, Midori builds its own — combining individual cannabinoid isolates at precise ratios to create what we call the Midori Broad Spectrum. This approach lets us specify the exact milligram amount of each cannabinoid in every formula, rather than working from an estimate. Each blend is then enhanced with a curated selection of plant-derived terpenes to deepen the entourage effect and define each product's botanical character.
The entourage effect is the theory that hemp's cannabinoids, terpenes, and phytochemicals work more effectively together than any single compound does in isolation. Research is ongoing, but it's the foundation of Midori's formulation philosophy — using precisely built broad spectrum blends and curated terpene profiles to preserve the plant's full botanical complexity.
Terpenes are the naturally occurring aromatic compounds that give plants their distinctive scents — hemp contains over 100, including linalool, myrcene, limonene, and beta-caryophyllene. Beyond their sensory role, terpenes are thought to interact with the endocannabinoid system and influence how cannabinoids are experienced. Midori selects and blends specific plant-derived terpenes into each formulation to support its intended character.
Our Cannabinoids
Cannabigerol (CBG) is the biosynthetic precursor to CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids — making it relatively rare in finished extracts. It interacts with the endocannabinoid system through a distinct mechanism from CBD, and Midori incorporates it into select formulations to broaden the cannabinoid profile for a more complete botanical experience.
Cannabinol (CBN) is a mildly active cannabinoid that forms as THC oxidizes in the hemp plant over time. It's best known for its association with evening wellness routines, and Midori includes it in restorative formulations alongside chamomile, passionflower, and a curated nighttime terpene blend.
Cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is the raw, unheated precursor to CBD found in fresh hemp — it converts to CBD through decarboxylation. CBDA interacts with serotonin receptors and COX-2 enzymes through mechanisms distinct from CBD, and Midori uses it in select formulations to keep the extract closer to the plant's native chemistry.
Researchers are actively studying CBD's interaction with the endocannabinoid system, a regulatory network involved in processes including sleep, mood, appetite, skin balance, and the body's response to physical stress. Many people incorporate CBD into daily wellness routines for its botanical properties and the sense of balance they associate with consistent use. Midori products are designed to support everyday wellness — not to treat any medical condition.
Our Products & Formulations
Every Midori formula is built on the Midori Broad Spectrum — a proprietary blend of individual cannabinoid isolates (CBD, CBG, CBN, and CBDA depending on the formula) combined at precise, performance-driven ratios. Because we start from isolates rather than a pre-blended extract, we can guarantee the exact milligram amount of each cannabinoid in every product. This foundation is then elevated with plant-derived terpenes and a curated set of functional botanicals, each chosen for their complementary role in the formula. Every ingredient has a purpose; nothing is decorative.
Topicals are applied directly to the skin, where cannabinoids interact with local receptors without entering the bloodstream in meaningful amounts — making them well-suited for targeted use. Ingestibles are processed through the digestive system and work systemically, with a slower onset and longer duration. Many people use both as complementary parts of a broader wellness routine.
Yes. Midori's formulations contain no animal-derived ingredients and are never tested on animals. For full ingredient information, refer to the INCI list on each product page.
Yes — Midori products are designed to integrate into an existing routine, and our botanical actives are well-established in professional formulation. If you take prescription medications or have specific skin sensitivities, consult a healthcare professional before adding new actives. A patch test is always advisable for reactive skin.
Dosing & How to Use
There's no universal CBD dose — the right amount depends on body weight, metabolism, and the specific product and concentration. Start low, observe your response over several days, and adjust incrementally.
For most adults new to CBD ingestibles, 25 –50mg per day is a common starting point, taken consistently at the same time each day. If you don't notice a response after five to seven days, increase gradually. Because CBD accumulates with regular use, allow at least two weeks before assessing whether a dose is right for you.
For ingestibles, once or twice daily — morning and evening — is the most common approach, helping maintain a steady level in the system. Topicals can be applied as needed to the area of focus at any time of day.
Topicals typically produce a localized effect within 15–45 minutes of application. Ingestibles generally take 30 minutes to 1 hour to take effect, with results lasting four to six hours or longer. Longer-term effects from consistent use are typically observed over weeks, as cannabinoids accumulate in the body's lipid-rich tissues.
Safety & Testing
Yes. All Midori products are tested by independent, accredited laboratories for cannabinoid content, THC levels, and contaminants including pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) can be found in the About Us drop down.
Midori's broad spectrum extracts are processed to bring THC to non-detectable levels, and standard drug tests screen for THC metabolites — not CBD. That said, no hemp-derived product can guarantee a negative result; individual factors like frequency of use and body composition affect outcomes. If you're subject to regular testing, review the product COA and consult your testing administrator before use.